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Erich Ludendorff

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Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff was a Prussian-born German general and politician who rose to prominence during the First World War, directing German military strategy as First Quartermaster General from 1916 until Germany's defeat in 1918.

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Birth Date
1865-04-09 1
Birth Year
1865 1
Death Date
1937-12-20 1
Death Year
1937 1
Cross-Tradition Connections

Battles and Wars Led

Battle of the Somme, Battles and Campaigns
Additional Source Wikipedia: Battle of the SommeInfobox: Commanders (German, second)
Battle of Verdun, Battles and Campaigns
Additional Source Wikipedia: Battle of VerdunInfobox: Commanders (German, second)

Fought In

World War I, Wars
Source Wikipedia: Erich Ludendorff
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1. Wikipedia: Erich Ludendorff
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Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff ... (9 April 1865 - 20 December 1937) was a Prussian-born German general and politician.
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9 April 1865
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20 December 1937
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He achieved fame during World War I (1914-1918) for his central role in the German victories
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Erich Ludendorff
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Wikipedia: Battle of Verdun
Battles and Wars Led: Battle of Verdun, Infobox: Commanders (German, second)
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Erich Ludendorff
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